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Featured New York Life Agent: Peter C. Goudeau Jr.

Agent, Houston General Office

When the financial crisis hit in late 2008, Peter Goudeau knew one thing: He had made the right choice when he decided to join New York Life in 2002.

“When I signed my contract, I was looking for stability,” recalls the Houston-based Agent. “I wanted to be in a situation where if I was doing my job correctly, I could count on the Company to do the right thing as well.” And New York Life has played its part. “Both New York Life and I have been there for my clients. The Company
does what it says it will do,” he notes. “From its commitment to act prudently on behalf of its policy owners, to training its Agents, it delivers.”

A former software training sales rep who had also run his own real estate firm for more than 16 years, Peter is a natural entrepreneur who was looking for a
Company that would let him leverage his self-starter skills with ongoing support and training. “Being a New York Life Agent is like having your own business with a
world class organization behind you,” he says.

Training and products make the difference

When he began to consider a financial services sales career, Peter interviewed with several companies. He ultimately selected New York Life for two reasons:
quality of training and breadth of product offerings.

“The sales system here is time-tested. And I believe if you follow the company’s system, you will be successful.” Additionally, Peter felt other companies did not
have the same variety of products as New York Life. Today, Peter sells a vast array of products and services which enables him to offer his clients a customized and
tailored approach to their needs. A president’s Council Agent, Peter has a growing roster of more than 300 clients.

Flexibility and room to grow

After years of working for himself, Peter was also attracted to the career’s compensation structure, which provides renewal commissions on sales. “It’s a
hidden gem in this career. That steady stream of income gives you the ability to build a business and grow.”

Peter also enjoys the ability to make his own schedule. “Once you become established, you have complete control over your time, which is good, if you
know how to manage it,” he says. A few summers ago, Peter used his time management skills to take time to travel with his son while he played summer
baseball at various colleges and universities throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri. “With the use of today’s modern communication capabilities, I was able to keep in touch with my clients and keep my operation running smoothly, “he says. “There are so many reasons I really enjoy this career, “Peter concludes. “I only wish I had discovered it a long time ago.”

Why New York Life?

For over 168 years, New York Life has provided financial security to families and businesses, and supports the success of its employees. New York Life offers an
innovative workplace.

In fact, New York Life was recognized by Working Mother Magazine as a 2012 Best Company for Multicultural Women and named by the National Association
for Female Executives (NAFE) to the 2012 NAFE Top 50 Companies for Executive Women list. The company also earned Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2013 Diversity
Leader Award and has been named a “Top Company for LGBT Equality” by Work Life Matters magazine for 2012.